BREVARD, FL — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Cocoa 9w affecting Brevard County.
.Heavy rainfall has caused the St. Johns River near Cocoa to rise into Minor Flood Stage. The river is forecast to climb into Moderate Flood Stage in the next couple days, approaching Major Flood Stage late in the week.
For the St. Johns River...including Cocoa...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Cocoa 9w.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding to some roads and water approaching low lying homes in the Silver Pines subdivision in Rockledge. Many yards, ditches and pastures flooded and water approaching low lying structures along Pluckebaum Road in Cocoa and Rockledge. Flooding to low lying structures in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EST Tuesday was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to climb into Moderate Flood Stage in the next couple days, approaching Major Flood Stage late in the week. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Brevard, FL can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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